[P]olice are investigating the theft of a handbag. The incident occurred around 12pm on Saturday, 24th June.
The handbag was taken from Strand Street, Whitehaven, at the rear of the shops, when it was left unattended for a short period of time. The bag belongs to a lady in her 80’s, and contained a purse with an amount of cash, a house key and a bus pass.
The bag is described as black with pink handles.
Anybody with information that may assist in identifying those responsible is asked to contact the police on 101, quoting log number 97 of the 24th of June or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.